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Patent GB-2198346-A (GB)
Title: Air bath
Inventor: CHARLES COLIN
IPC: A61H33/02
Filed: 1987-07-20
Abstract: A tub 1 of an air bath has side walls 2 and a base 3 apertured to receive nozzles 4. Air lines 5 connect an air supply to each nozzle via a manifold 6. The latter is received in an opening in a tub flange 7 and is partially concealed thus providing a satisfactory balance between ease of installation and aesthetic acceptability. Connector 8a of main air line 8 threadedly connects to collar 22 and can readily be removed so that the open end of line 8 can be used, for example, as a hair dryer. Air lines 5 connect to manifold 6 at spigot connectors provided at the end of a manifold tube remote from a collar supporting the manifold 6 on flange 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199776-A (GB)
Title: Self tightening drill chuck
Inventor: DERBYSHIRE GEORGE CECIL
IPC: B23B31/12
Filed: 1987-12-16
Abstract: The chuck has jaws (16) which are opened and closed by a jaw carrier (40) moved axially by a screwthreaded operating rod (26) to which drilling torque is transmitted from the power tool driving spindle. The rod (26) is integral with a rear housing part (22) with e.g. a screwthreaded coupling (24) with the tool spindle. The jaws are carried in a forward housing part (10, 20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214704-A (GB)
Title: Magnetron cathode assembly
Inventor: PITT IAN DAVID
IPC: H01J23/05
Filed: 1988-01-20
Abstract: A magnetron includes a cathode assembly 1 which comprises a helically wound wire 2 supported by a ceramic cylindrical member 3. Emissive material 4 is located between adjacent turns of the conductor 2 and connection is provided to the conductor via a rod 6 and tube 7. When current is passed through the conductor 2, the emissive material 4 is directly heated.
Patent GB-2214393-A (GB)
Title: Line hauler apparatus
Inventor: BELL CHARLES ANDREW
IPC: A01K91/06
Filed: 1988-01-29
Abstract: Line Hauler apparatus (10) is described which has a rotatable drive shaft (20) which can be used to raise and lower two or more lines (39) simultaneously. Each line includes a spring (36) which acts as a jigger means to make the hooks (32) bounce in the water and attract fish. In one arrangement two reels (22, 24) placed on a rotatable drive shaft (20) allowing any number of hooks (32) to be placed on the line (30) of each reel and be raised and lowered hydraulically. The line hauler includes a support which is mounted on a swivel pin (16) adapted to be fitted on the bulwark (12) of the boat. The swivel pin (16) permits the hauler to be swivelled in board to allow fish caught to be removed from the outer reel. Several such reels may be located on a single line hauler and any number of line haulers may be mounted on the bulwark of a boat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215476-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for weighing a sample of a product
Inventor: ROBERTS ANTHONY RAYMOND VARNDE
IPC: G01G19/00
Filed: 1988-03-01
Abstract: Apparatus for use in weighing a sample of a product 11 e.g. a capsule or tablet being discharged from a machine (10) comprises a sample weight unit (16) and an electronic weight display/control unit (17) adjustably mounted on a stand (15), the weighing unit (16) comprising an electronic weighing balance (30) having a weighing pan (27) to which a sample of product (11) is conveyed by a pulse of compressed air from a device (19) actuated by a detector (18) which moves the sample product (11) into a venturi device (22) which also receives a pulse of compressed air through an orifice (25) to entrain air to flow through the venturi device (22) to convey the sample product (11) to the pan (27), the sample product being guided along its path by a perforated wall (26) through which the conveying air flows to atmosphere, and the sample product (11) after being weighed is removed from the pan (27) by a pulse of compressed air supplied through a nozzle (31) and it then falls by gravity through the inoperative venturi (22) back to the flow of product (11) being discharged from the machine (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221873-A (GB)
Title: Method for thermally insulating a pipeline on the seabed
Inventor: VAN TRAA MATTHIJS
IPC: F16L59/00
Filed: 1988-08-17
Abstract: Method for providing a thermally insulated pipeline on the seabed, in particular an oil pipeline, in which fine- grained bulk material, such as sand, and coarse-grained bulk material, such as gravel or stones, are deposited over a pipeline earlier positioned on the seabed or in a trench formed in the seabed, from a surface vessel, through a substantially closed delivery tube 1 suspended from said vessel, the lower end of said delivery tube being controlled through a device 5 attached at said lower end and carried by cables 12 connected with said cables. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209412-A (GB)
Title: Control of draught beer dispensing system
Inventor: HORINO MORIKATSU
IPC: B67D1/02
Filed: 1988-08-23
Abstract: The system comprises a valve 11 for regulating pressure of carbon dioxide gas supplied from a source 13 to a beer receptacle 4, a detector 15 to detect the temperature of beer in the receptacle 4, and a control device 18 for controlling the pressure regulating valve on the basis of the detected temperature. Thus carbon dioxide having a pressure optimum for the temperature of the beer can be supplied, eliminating flat or excessively foamy beer. Optionally, the control device 18 also controls a beer dispensing valve 4. Also described in detail are valve constructions, dispensing systems and a mechanism for gradually lowering a beer glass relative to a dispensing nozzle as the glass fills. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209124-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of balls
Inventor: BUDD BRETT
IPC: B29D22/04
Filed: 1988-08-23
Abstract: A rubber squash ball is manufactured by coating an external surface of the ball, or a ball part, with a vehicle comprising a curable rubber in solution which is then cured. The vehicle may contain a fluorescent pigment whereby visibility of the ball is enhanced when televised. An undercoat containing a titanium dioxide pigment may also be used. The outer coating may be sprayed on, dipped on, brushed or applied as a film.
Patent GB-2227254-A (GB)
Title: Preventing and removing scale deposits by application of ultrasonic vibrations
Inventor: BRASSEY PETER WILLIAM
IPC: G21F9/00
Filed: 1988-12-15
Abstract: A hot water container (10) such as a water heater with a heating element (12) is provided with an ultrasonic generator (16) which may be attached to the container or immersed in the water (14) within the container. Application of ultrasonic vibrations to the water prevents the formation of scale and removes scale already present. A frequency greater than 20 kHz is preferred, and a frequency in the region of 40 kHz is particularly suitable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218579-A (GB)
Title: Holding electrical connectors together
Inventor: BROWN ROGER CLIVE
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 1989-03-15
Abstract: An assembly for holding together the parts of an electrical connector comprising an externally profiled member (22,34) on one part which is receivable in an internally profiled aperture (16) on another part and means (18, 24, 30, 32) for moving the externally profiled member into engagement with the internal profile, thereby to hold the parts together. Preferably, the profiles are screw-forms and the externally profiled member moves pivotally. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233915-A (GB)
Title: Contacting solid particles and fluid
Inventor: HOLMES PHILIP
IPC: C10G11/18
Filed: 1989-07-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for contacting solid particles and fluid. A liquid is sprayed as liquid droplets from the discharge tip of a nozzle (50) into hot solid particles passing upwardly in a vertical pipe (23). A venturi is formed in the pipe, and the venturi has an entrance portion which is upwardly convergent to the throat and an exit portion which is upwardly divergent from the throat. The tip of the nozzle (50) is so located relative to the venturi that liquid droplets commence vaporization, due to heat transfer from the hot solid particles, no further upstream (relative to the direction of movement of solid particles up the pipe (23)) then the throat of the venturi thereby resulting in a high degree of turbulence which causes good mixing of particles and vapour downstream of the venturi throat. The particles-vapour mixture leaving the exit portion of the venturi is well mixed and particles are substantially uniformly mixed with vapour in radial planes of the pipe (23) downstream of the venturi. The energy of the droplets entering the pipe (23) from the nozzle (50) is shared with particles upstream of the throat and accelerates them to higher velocities in the pipe (23). The method and apparatus may be employed for mixing a hydrocarbon feed with hot active craking catalyst particles in a catalytic cracking unit or process to reduce yields of light gas and coke and to increase yields of more valuable hydrocarbon products.
Patent GB-2241015-A (GB)
Title: Builder's line
Inventor: COOMBER BRIAN
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 1989-07-15
Abstract: A corner block having a case in two halfs, housing a reel and line. The handle fits over the spindle. The line can be pulled out or wound in when the handle is extended. When the handle is locked this restricts movement in the reel and allows the line to be pulled tight. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236681-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory protection device
Inventor: COLE HARRY
IPC: A62B18/08
Filed: 1989-10-12
Abstract: A face mask (1), covering at least the nose and mouth, has an air-permeable region (holes 9) for extending over the nasal and oral orifices and has means (7, 8) for attaching the mask to the head. A disposable flexible air-permeable filter (2) extends over the nasal and oral orifices, in contact with the face, and is temporarily connected to the face mask (1) by non-return exhalation valves (12).
Patent GB-2226865-A (GB)
Title: Lining pipes
Inventor: ARNOLD KEVIN ERIC
IPC: F16L55/1645
Filed: 1989-12-12
Abstract: Pipes are lined by applying an anaerobic and/or photocurable layer(s) 6, 7 using a pig or carriage 1. The pig may comprise one or two spray heads 3 and a U.V. source 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227925-A (GB)
Title: A device for supporting a pesticidal element
Inventor: OKANO TAKAYOSHI
IPC: A01M25/00
Filed: 1990-01-19
Abstract: A device (1) comprises an arm portion for supporting a pesticidal or insecticidal element (2) and an element supporting portion (3) integrally formed therewith and extending from the arm portion vertically or along a line normal to the arm portion. The arm portion (2) is provided at each end with an engaging means (4) adapted to engage a wire member (9a) of a wire cage (9), while the element supporting portion (3) is provided at its free end with a means (7, 7a) for attachment of an insecticidal or pesticidal element (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244165-A (GB)
Title: "Signs"
Inventor: MCGUINNESS DOMINIC MARTIN
IPC: G09F7/12
Filed: 1990-03-22
Abstract: This invention relates to the fixing of letters or numerals made from plastic or other material to a metal or ceramic plate with the use of a permanent type glue and so reduce construction time and cost of production for use as a sign for numbering/naming a house/road/office or other establishments. Each letter is individually attached to a plate by means of a suitable glue. The resulting sign may be painted to give an integral appearance. The letters may be highlighted by the application of a suitable paint. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230684-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated plant holder
Inventor: HALL NIGEL
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 1990-04-17
Abstract: A plant holder, e.g. a plant pot 1, provides means for illumination of the plant or plants contained within the plant holder for the purpose of decorative lighting. The plant holder provides at least one light source, e.g. a plurality of incandescent bulbs 6 and 7, retained adjacent the outer edge of the plant holder, at or near the top of the plant holder. Each incandescent bulb 6 or 7 is secured and electrically supplied via a conventional bayonet type holder 4 or 5, and is enclosed by bulbous shaped enclosure means 8 or 9 retained adjacent the outer surface of the pot 1 therefore forming a cavity 22 or 23. The cavity 22 or 23 further has an aperture 10 or 11, such that substantially all the light emitted by the bulb 4 or 5 will illuminate the plant or plants contained within the plant holder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246147-A (GB)
Title: Suction roll
Inventor: JEAN MING-GWO
IPC: D21F3/10
Filed: 1990-07-21
Abstract: A suction roll, round which an endless blanket (5) carrying a newly formed paper web is entrained to remove water from the web, comprises a rotating tube 11 with axial ribs 12 supporting a helical strip 13 defining lattices 14. Fixed assemblies 20, 30, 40 at each end of the rotating roll apply suction, via openings 31, only to the lattices 14 on the side of the roll engaged by the blanket (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236688-A (GB)
Title: Separating liquids
Inventor: BIRKETT HAROLD
IPC: B01D17/12
Filed: 1990-07-30
Abstract: Two or three liquids are separated in a settling tank with an outlet overflow for the light liquid maintaining a constant overall liquid level. The feed of liquid mixture to the tank and the discharge of heavy and possibly intermediate weight liquid from the tank are automatically controlled by valves in response to variations in pressure measured near the bottom and possibly at intermediate height in the liquid, so as to maintain the liquid interface(s) at constant height. Atmospheric pressure above the surface is also measured and subtracted from the liquid pressure(s) to give value(s) proportional to the position of the interface(s) alone.
Patent GB-2251753-A (GB)
Title: Selective recording of images using a plotter mounted beneath a transparent window
Inventor: O'NEILL MAURICE
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 1990-10-23
Abstract: A device for recording an image selected by an operator includes a screen 10 for displaying a series of preprogrammed options, a keyboard 12 for selection of one of the options, and a plotter 14 for recording the image selected. The plotter is located at a position where operation of the plotter can be viewed by the operator via a transparent window 22. The device is actuated by inserting coins in a receptacle 18, and the finished drawing is retrieved from a cavity 20. Text may be added to the finished drawing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251023-A (GB)
Title: A connector and measuring cup for containers
Inventor: LANGLEY JOHN CHARLES
IPC: G01F19/00
Filed: 1990-12-20
Abstract: A connector 1 connects two containers 10a and 10b together for sale as a twin pack. The connector 1 "snap fits" to the neck of the containers 10a and 10b and thus a joining member 4 to hold the containers rigidly together. In use the two containers 10a and 10b can be separated by the application of a force to disengage the coupling member 4 from the container 1. A measuring cup 30 is also provided for each of the containers 10a and 10b to "snap fit" to the connector 1 in a flush fitting manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243218-A (GB)
Title: Superconducting NMR magnet system
Inventor: KNUETTEL BERTOLD
IPC: F17C13/00
Filed: 1991-03-28
Abstract: Particularly for in-vivo NMR spectroscopy and tomography on a limb or a shoulder of a human body (partial-body tomography), a superconductive magnet coil arrangement having axially spaced coil sets 2a, 3a; 2b, 3b for generating a static homogeneous magnetic field in an examination volume 12, a coil frame (6, 7), 8, 9 carrying the coil sets and a cryostat 15 for cooling the windings, is characterized by the windings being rigidly interconnected by the coil frame at low temperature and a transverse room-temperature access 50 to the examination volume 12 which extends at least 180 DEG about the magnet axis so as to enable examinations to be carried out easily. A further cooling system such as a nitrogen tank 20, vaporiser or refrigeration source may be present, together with a shield 30, 32 of soft iron. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254780-A (GB)
Title: Transformable seat and table unit
Inventor: JENNINGS CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: A47C11/00
Filed: 1991-08-01
Abstract: A transformable seat and table unit comprises a seat base (2) and a moveable combined seat back and table member (40) pivotably fastened thereto. The pivot axis is horizontal and transverse to the seat base. The moveable member (40) is pivotable between two positions, providing in a first position a seat back extending upwardly from the rear of the seat base (2) and in a second position a table spaced above and offset horizontally towards the front of the seat base (2). The moveable member (40) comprises balance means (69) to reduce the force required to pivot the combined seat back and table (54) between the first and second positions. The ease of operation and safety of operation are both thus enhanced, particularly if the moveable member is heavy as in, for example, a park bench or an item of outdoor furniture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247499-A (GB)
Title: Seal
Inventor: LATTY CYRIL XAVIER
IPC: F16J15/12
Filed: 1991-08-28
Abstract: A seal consisting of annular metal sealing bodies, arranged concentrically relative to one another, and a respective set of elastic seals, arranged in gaps between adjacent sealing bodies and extending in the sealing direction beyond the profile, the seal (1, 1') being composed of three annular sealing bodies (4, 5, 6) and two sets of seals (7, 8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to knee prostheses
Inventor: ELLOY MARTIN ARTHUR
IPC: A61F2/38
Filed: 1991-12-02
Abstract: A of set components from which a knee prosthesis may be constructed comprises a plurality of components, such as femural (1, 2, 3, 4), tibial and meniscal (11, 12, 13) components. Each of the components comprises at least one bearing surface for bearing engagement with a corresponding bearing surface of another component. All of the femural components have identical bone engaging surfaces (1b, 2b, 3b, 4b), but different sizes and/or shapes of bearing surfaces (1a, 2a, 3a, 4a). Thus, because the profile of all the bone engaging surfaces of the different femoral components is the same, the surgeon does not need to decide beforehand which size of prosthesis is required.
Patent GB-2263797-A (GB)
Title: Shared objects
Inventor: ATKINS STEVE JOHN
IPC: G06F9/52
Filed: 1992-01-31
Abstract: The use of the client-server approach to the problem of multiple users of objects in Object-Oriented Systems is well known. An alternative approach is disclosed where a shared object is created which is copied to all system nodes requiring access to the object and a used-by table created identifying the nodes holding a copy of the object. When the object is updated by operations at one of the nodes then the copies identified by the used-by table are also updated.
Patent GB-2255551-A (GB)
Title: Feeding signatures to reciprocating blade folders
Inventor: OCHSNER RUDOLF PHILLIP
IPC: B65H45/18
Filed: 1992-04-10
Abstract: A signature 11 is fed over a table 8 (from right to left) by upper and lower belts 4 and 6 until it contacts a stop 9, whereupon a folding blade (not shown) descends to move the signature between folding rollers 1, 2. The operative runs of the belts diverge form each other downstream of a roller 16, the horizontal position of which is adjustable. The magnitude of the impact of the signature with the stop can thus be adjusted to take account of differing kinds of signatures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254848-A (GB)
Title: Removing and/or applying a lid to a container
Inventor: BILLINGTON WILLIAM PETER
IPC: B65B7/28
Filed: 1992-04-10
Abstract: Apparatus operates to remove and subsequently replace a lid (13) on a container (12), which is held by a suction cup (20) at a work station. A further suction cup (33) is attached to the lid (13), and rollers (24 and 25) are lifted to raise the lip of the lid at two diametrically opposed portions of the periphery. The container is rotated by the suction cup (20) so that the rollers brake the seal around the entir periphery. The lid (13) is lifted by the suction cup (33) and subsequently replaced by downward movement onto the container again. Upper rollers (26 and 27) are moved downwardly to seal the lid at two diametrically opposed portions of the periphery, and the container is then again rotated to complete the seal.
Patent GB-2256727-A (GB)
Title: Air fuel ratio feedback control.
Inventor: IKUTA KENJI
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 1992-05-26
Abstract: The air fuel ratio of an ic engine equipped with an EGR device 40 for refluxing combustion gases is controlled in dependence upon the detected air fuel ratio and an optimum feedback gain. This optimum feedback gain is selected in accordance with the reflux degree as detected by the EGR rate sensor from a number of stored feedback values set on the basis of a dynamic model of the engine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256944-A (GB)
Title: Method of and equipment for controlling an engine fuel supply system
Inventor: GRONENBERG ROLAND
IPC: F02D41/20
Filed: 1992-06-19
Abstract: A method for the control of an engine fuel admetering system controlled by an electromagnetic valve, in particular for a diesel engine, comprises the step of calculating a drive instant of the valve so as to control the start (WB) and/or the end of fuel conveying in the system. The start is an angular magnitude, which is converted into a time magnitude (A) with the use of at least one rotational speed value. The step of calculating comprises computing at least one first time magnitude (AM) starting from a first rotational speed value and a second time magnitude (AM+1) starting from a second rotational speed value. A weighted time magnitude (A) is then obtained through a mean value formation of at least the first and the second time magnitudes (AM, AM+1), whereby the desired valve drive instant is provided. The valve drive instant (WB) lies at a weighting angle (K) from the start of an angle window (WF) measured from the weighted time magnitude (A). The method reduces fuel supply fluctuations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268674-A (GB)
Title: Hanging basket.
Inventor: HOOK JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 1992-07-16
Abstract: The hanging basket comprises a framework or body 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 providing a plurality of openings through which plants P may protrude; and, enclosed therein a substantially waterproof membrane 6 lining said framework or body for containing compost or soil C; and suspending means 9, 10, 11 for suspending the framework or body from a bracket. As shown, the framework has upper and lower annular members 1, 2, intermediate annular member 3 and curved members 4 having hooked portions 5 to engage over members 1, 2 and to be resiliently biased into contact therewith. Hooked portions 5 are slidable around circumference of members 1, 2 to adjust spacings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269030-A (GB)
Title: Elapsed time recording device
Inventor: GIBBS TERENCE KEITH
IPC: G04F10/00
Filed: 1992-07-25
Abstract: An elapsed time recording device includes a counter (130) for incrementally advancing a count value from an initial value towards and beyond a threshold in response to successive clock pulses of a clock signal. Control logic (140) enables the counter (130) to incrementally advance the count value in response to a first input (pin 3) and a second input (pin 1) being at or near a first voltage level, and holds the count value in response to the first input (pin 3) being at or near a second voltage level and the second input (pin 1) being at or near the first voltage level. Setting logic (210) sets the count value to a value beyond the threshold in response to the first input (pin 3) and the second input (pin 1) being at or near the second voltage level when the count value is between the initial value and the threshold. <IMAGE>